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J ROSS EXPRESS INC

USDOT 1202839 • 3160 EAST 79TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH, 44104

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,202,839
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Ohio
Phone
2168833600
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
23
MCS-150 Mileage
210,000
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Physical Address
3160 EAST 79TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH, 44104
Contact
Phone: 2168833600

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-640963REVOKEDAug 7, 2012Aug 7, 2012

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X47898ON FILEAug 1, 2016Aug 1, 2016

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X47898REPLACEDAug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X47898REPLACEDAug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X47898REPLACEDAug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2016
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z47898REPLACEDAug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA611360CANCELLEDAug 1, 2011Aug 1, 2012
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRGBIPD/PrimaryA5187-01REPLACEDJun 10, 2011Aug 1, 2011
INDIANA INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA 8376241REPLACEDJan 11, 2008Jun 10, 2011

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X47898BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2016Aug 1, 2016
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X47898BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2016Aug 1, 2016
CANCELAMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BA611360BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X47898BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z47898BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X47898BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2012Aug 1, 2012
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRGA5187-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2011Aug 1, 2011
TERM/REPLINDIANA INSURANCE CO.BA 8376241BIPD/PrimaryJun 10, 2011Jun 10, 2011

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-640963INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC640963MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 22, 2012—Unknown
MC640963MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 11, 2008REVOKEDAug 7, 2012

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
28%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
20
Violations
59
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
35.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
23
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 20 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (59 violations from 20 inspections)

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Violation Summary (59 violations from 20 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)403Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STCBSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.82Rear vision mirrors defective/missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.65(c)Tires - flat/audibly leaking118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(d)(2)Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
35.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+11.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.95vs nat'l 1.80
+1.15 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (20 inspections)

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Inspection History (20 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Oct 9, 202586019944ELYRIA OHOHLevel 1BENLO CO. SEMI-TRAILER3393.134B-CRHLC, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LHLIYes
Jul 16, 202585252041GARFIELD HEIGHTS OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5392.16-D, 393.55D1-B, 393.9A-HLLHYes
Jul 11, 202585198231BATH OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9A-LSML, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LBLYes
Jun 24, 202585043007COPLEY OHOHLevel 2UNPUBLISHE FULL TRAILER2393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLSRNo
May 7, 202584621328CLEVELAND OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95F, 393.9A-LILYes
Mar 19, 202584187708CHAGRIN FALLS OHOHLevel 2BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER7393.11A1-LHLM, 393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLIRPYes
Feb 17, 202583915501BROOKLYN OHOHLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 28, 202483043598AKRON OHOHLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 14, 202482914909GARFIELD HEIGHTS OHOHLevel 3BENLO CO. SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 24, 202482758166ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 11, 202482106322ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 2, 202482084352ROADSIDEOHLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Jun 21, 202481933151ROADSIDEOHLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9(a), 392.9(a)(2)Yes
Jun 18, 202481925112ROADSIDEOHLevel 3STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Jun 18, 202481925113ROADSIDEOHLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16(a), 391.41(a)No
May 22, 202481704964RoadsideOHLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 22, 202481696389ROADSIDE ........OHLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.55(c)(1)No
Mar 14, 202481117584ROADSIDEOHLevel 3STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Mar 13, 202481107314ROADSIDEOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.82, 393.100(b)Yes
Oct 17, 202379945538ROADSIDE...OHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER12396.17(c), 393.45(d), 396.3(a)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

17 total · 35.3% OOS
2024-052025-10
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ROADSIDE6 · 2 OOS
GARFIELD HEIGHTS OH2 · 1 OOS
ROADSIDE INSPECTION2
CHAGRIN FALLS OH1 · 1 OOS
CLEVELAND OH1 · 1 OOS
COPLEY OH1
AKRON OH1
ROADSIDE ........1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness3 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 24, 2026OHTOW00CLARIDON (TOWNSHIP OF)US 0322...691099J ROSS EXPRESS INC
Dec 8, 2025OHINJURY01PLAIN (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 77...BV5387J ROSS EXPRESS
Nov 4, 2024OHTOW00ATWATERSR 14...830884J ROSS EXPRESS INC
Oct 17, 2023OHTOW00TWINSBURGSR 91...V00000J ROSS EXPRESS INC
Apr 8, 2019OHTOW00————
May 22, 2018OHINJURY02————
Feb 16, 2018OHINJURY01————
Feb 8, 2018OHINJURY01————
Jul 9, 2014OHINJURY01————
Jul 10, 2012OHTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 24, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 8, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 4, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 17, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 8, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 22, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 16, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 8, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 9, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 7, 2012
Authority
Common Carrier authority revoked
Docket MC-640963
Aug 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 10, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG • BIPD/Primary
Jun 10, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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